Tag Archive : nutrition

This dish is a great source of energy, it is easy to make and delicious. If you forgot to pack a lunch, lentil soup from many of the local middle-eastern restaurants makes a great healthy lunch replacment. It is also a great source of energy post workout. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2…

We all know sugar is bad for us, but why? This movie is a great look into the amount of sugar that is hidden in our daily diet. Nearly 80% of the food in the grocery store contains sugar. Spotting sugar in the ingredient list is harder than ever. On the right is a list of common…

The Moroccan spices, fresh orange and yogurt give a nice lift to simple fish and couscous. 4 servings / 30 min Prep 15 min / Cook 15 min The Moroccan spices, fresh orange and yogurt give a lift to simple fish and couscous. You’ll be amazed at the nice texture and flavour you get by…

Recently we made an effort to eat more healthy in our household. This led to replacing regular foods with healthier alternatives; for example: white sugar → brown sugar regular bread → whole wheat bread Vegetable oil → coconut oil and ghee Honey → Manuka honey (thanks from a tip from a patient!) However, during the…

Smoothies are a great source of nutrition especially when you are crunched for time. They are fast and easy to make, and convenient when you are on the go. A good blender makes a world of difference. Below is a list of the top three blenders I have found that make amazing smoothies: Ninja Blendtec…

Counting calories is one of the most reliable ways to maintain or lose weight. But it’s not always easy to do when you’re out and about or pressed for time — and there are plenty of situations (such as a dinner party at a friend’s house) that just don’t lend themselves well to a “strictly…

The word ‘diet’, ‘low-fat’ and ‘calorie-wise’ may make you think that the food you are eating will help to keep your waistline slim, but is that really the case? Research into artificial sweeteners indicates that sugar substitutes might be causing more harm than good. Part of the reason artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi ND Did you know the gut has a strong influence on your immune system? Keeping your gut healthy is an essential step in keeping your whole body healthy! Incorporating probiotics in the diet is one recommendation I often tell my patients to help improve their gut. Probiotics are live bacterial organisms…

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